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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

Field	MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites	Shellshock Check
Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	mainwp	Vladimir Prelovac

2. Categories & rankings

Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inline

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Security

4. App details

Long-form description

MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites

The MainWP Child Plugin securely connects the WordPress sites you want to manage to the MainWP Dashboard. The MainWP Child plugin creates a secure connection between your WordPress sites and your self-hosted MainWP Dashboard, enabling you to efficiently manage WP installations from a single, centralized location. With MainWP Child and the MainWP Dashboard, you can update themes, plugins, and WordPress core across all connected sites, perform backups and security scans, manage posts, pages, users, and comments in bulk, and integrate with popular plugins like WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, and Wordfence. The MainWP Dashboard also offers features for cost tracking and client management, making it an all-in-one solution for agencies and freelancers looking to manage WP sites efficiently. The functionality can be further extended with a growing library of MainWP Add-ons. MainWP is the ideal solution for freelancers and agencies managing client sites, developers and designers working on multiple projects, marketers and content managers overseeing various websites, and anyone responsible for maintaining multiple WordPress sites. Why Choose MainWP for WordPress Management? MainWP is 100% free and open-source, with no monthly fees, even for unlimited sites. As a self-hosted solution, it offers maximum control and privacy. MainWP provides comprehensive site management features and is highly customizable with add-ons and developer hooks. The MainWP Child plugin even comes with its own privacy policy to guarantee your privacy while using MainWP. All of this makes MainWP the best non-SaaS alternative to ManageWP, InfiniteWP, WPRemote, and WP Umbrella. Key Features MainWP Child, combined with the MainWP Dashboard, offers secure management of unlimited WordPress sites, one-click updates for plugins, themes, and WordPress core, automated backups and security monitoring, bulk management of posts, pages, users, and comments, white-labeling and custom branding options, and powerful add-ons for WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, Wordfence, and more. Expand Your MainWP Dashboard with Add-ons MainWP offers a growing library of add-ons that add advanced functionality to your Dashboard. From client reporting to SEO management, MainWP add-ons provide the tools you need to deliver top-notch service to your clients. Join the MainWP Community MainWP is more than just a plugin; it’s a thriving community of WordPress professionals. Join our MainWP Users Facebook Group to connect with other users, share advice, and stay updated on the latest features and add-ons. Developer-Friendly MainWP is built with developers in mind. We provide extensive documentation, hooks, and an API to help you create custom extensions and integrations for the MainWP platform. We have a site at MainWP.dev dedicated to MainWP developers. Get Started with MainWP Today Take control of your WordPress site management with MainWP and the MainWP Child plugin. With its powerful features, unlimited site connections, and user-friendly interface, MainWP is the smart choice for anyone managing multiple WordPress sites. Learn More About MainWP MainWP Website MainWP Documentation MainWP Support MainWP Blog MainWP on GitHub

Shellshock Check

Shellshock is the code name for a security bug found in Bash shell, used on UNIX systems. The bug allows attacker to trick Bash into running a program that it wasn’t supposed to. This has very serious security implications. Read more Shellshock plugin tests for both disclosed shellshock vulnerabilities CVE-2014-6271 and CVE-2014-7169. Created by ManageWP License This file is part of Shellshock Check. Shellshock Check is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. Shellshock Check is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details. You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with ManageWP Worker. If not, see http://www.gnu.org/licenses/.

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites or Shellshock Check?

MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites (5.0★, 70 reviews) and Shellshock Check (5.0★, 4 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites or Shellshock Check?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites does carry the larger published review base (70 vs 4). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites or Shellshock Check?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly; MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites has more published reviews to read for user-reported install experience (70 vs 4).

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

AppRanks cannot say which fits a larger or smaller operation — there is no store-size measurement in the WordPress Plugin Directory data. What it can show: MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites has 70 published reviews; Shellshock Check has 4 published reviews. Compare plan limits and pricing tiers against your own volume.

Can I migrate data between MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites and Shellshock Check?

Migration support varies by app and category. MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites and Shellshock Check both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Shellshock Check" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

MainWP Child – Securely Connects to the MainWP Dashboard to Manage Multiple Sites vs Shellshock Check